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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.72, 250.66 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.72, 250.66 and 110.80 is: 152.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.72 : 250.66 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.72/250.66 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.72x = 250.66 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.72x = 27,773.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,773.13/181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.83

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